Paulie Caccamise
Explore dynamic piano lessons blending classical and jazz styles with expressive artistry and advanced guidance.
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Paulie Caccamise
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Paulie - Your piano teacher
As a passionate piano maestro with a Masters in education, I bring over 2 years of enriching experience to my piano lessons. Specializing in classical and jazz piano, I offer tailored lessons in chord theory, ear training, improvization, techinique and more. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, a young prodigy, or an adult learner, my personalized approach caters to all. From mastering scales to perfecting performance skills, I ensure a hostic learning journey. Let's hit the right notes together and unlock you music potential. I am very interactive and love teaching one on one. We can use music or learn by ear and make it up. We can use a lesson book which I suggest. With hard work and practice and my guidance you will be able to play beautifully. I focus on reading music and technique the most because that is the meat and potatoes of learing piano.
Your piano teacher skills
Improvisation
Scales and Arpeggios
Performance Skills
Piano Technique
Ear training
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
With a technique-focused and engaging teaching style, I offer personalized Jazz piano, piano and classical piano lessons for students of all levels. I utitlize various tech tools like Zoom and google docs for interactive online learning experiences. My progressive instruction caters to 20+ students, including beginners, intermediates, kids, and adults. By blending expressive musicality and creative elements, I ensure a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth and skill development in a fun and effective manner. We will use a guided lesson book to ensure your step by step progression so that you feel accomplished. One thing that I focus on in is being confident to perform for others. I have a tried and true process that helps this. I use it myself so I trust it works for others as well. Another thing that I enjoy doing with my students is building a portfolio of songs.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Piano concepts taught by Paulie
The student and tutor focused on piano practice, working on improvisation techniques for the right hand and tackling a new piece, "The Waltz." They practiced specific fingerings, rhythmic exercises, and the interpretation of musical notation, including concepts like dissonance, with plans to continue lessons on Tuesdays.
Rhythm and Note Durations
Chord Structure and Playing
Hand Positioning and Finger Dexterity
Reading Music in Treble Clef (Left Hand)
Musical Dissonance and Resolution
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, specifically stride piano and a song titled "Heat." They practiced chord progressions, fingering, and rhythm, with the Tutor providing feedback on the Student's playing and areas for improvement, including the importance of practice and concentration. The next steps involve learning a new song.
Developing Piano Fluency: From Tentative to Confident
The "Light and Feathery" Touch in Piano Playing
Chord Inversions and Their Importance
Stride Piano Technique
The Tutor introduced the fundamentals of stride piano, focusing on the left-hand accompaniment patterns and specific chord progressions. The Student then worked on applying these concepts to a previously learned piece, "Arabesque," with the Tutor providing guidance on challenging sections and rhythmic accuracy. They planned to continue practicing these pieces in future sessions.
Stride Piano Accompaniment
Piano Chord Inversions
Left Hand as a Metronome
Piano Fingering Principles
The student and tutor worked on piano improvisation techniques, including practicing new chord progressions (D minor 7, G7, C7, F7) and improvising melodies within a scale. They also reviewed and practiced sections of a piano piece, focusing on chord execution and hand coordination, with plans to continue practicing these elements.
Diatonic Scales and Chords
Jazz Chord Progressions and Inversions
Rhythm and Hand Independence
Piano Piece Practice and Refinement
The Student practiced piano scales, chord progressions, and a section of the 'Spinning Song'. The Student focused on finger placement, counting, and understanding chord inversions. The Tutor assigned practice of the new section of the 'Spinning Song' and the E flat scale.
Scales: Sharps and Flats
Melodic and Harmonic Movement within Harmony
Rhythm and Harmony Interplay
Finger Placement and Efficiency
Chord Inversions
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, specifically practicing chord progressions, scales with inversions, and a piece titled "Air Best." They focused on hand coordination, fingering, rhythmic accuracy, and executing complex passages, with plans for the student to practice these elements further.
Chord Progressions and Inversions
Piano Pedal Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Musical Notation and Rhythm
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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